Next Monday, April 28, Ommegang Brewery will host its third installment of a beer-oriented cooking competition called HopChef at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. This will be the first year that contest has come down to South Florida. Through the creation of beer-infused dishes, chefs from around the area…
Lunch should be a laid-back affair. As much as we’d like to get out for a nice long lunch — or even a sandwich — during the week, it’s not realistic with our crazy hectic workdays. There are places where you really want to savor your meal — you know,…
Beer enthusiasts this past Wednesday flocked to Total Wine & More in Pembroke Pines to see a celebrity of the craft beer world in the flesh: “Dr.” Bill Sysak. His résumé is impressive: Having served as a combat medic in the Army National Guard, where he was given the “doc”…
Turkey is the only country in the world located on two continents, a bridge of sorts among Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, making it one of the world’s true melting pots. And so it goes with the food, a commingling of many cuisines in one. With its roots in…
In fact, don’t. Do not snort it. Seriously. It’s sad we have to say these things. When it comes to powdery white substances, we tend to think flour, sugar, and, obviously, cocaine. The former are plainly used for creating our favorite baked goods and pastries. And the latter… well, you…
Hungry shoppers will be able to take a much-needed wine and burger break when Zinburger opens at Sawgrass Mills’ tony Colonnade Outlets area next month. The restaurant chain has locations in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia and is set to take on South Florida. In addition…
Once the circus has left town, what else is there to do? Attending the Lagunitas Sessions event by Lagunitas Brewing Company at Tap 42 tonight starting at 7 p.m. Only thing is, there will not be any dancing bears or clowns on unicycles, but there will be pin-up models and…
This May, Mellow Mushroom in Delray Beach is kicking off a gluten-free celebration of Celiac Disease Awareness Month with the launch of its new gluten-free pizza menu. Today, more than 3 million Americans are affected by celiac disease — a condition that can cause irritation and intestinal damage due to…
Look, we’re all about eating and drinking all sorts of things over here, but in today’s fast-paced society — yes, we’re busy too — one consumable reigns supreme: coffee. No, it’s not good for you; however, caffeine is an absolute necessity (and yes, we’re well aware that it’s an addiction)…
If Russ Brunner isn’t a name on your radar yet, he should be. The Tamarac resident is currently running a hot streak of award winning beers: securing a gold medal for his Scotch ale at the 35th annual National Homebrewers Conference this past June, taking gold for a Foreign Export…
Foregoing meat forever may seem like a daunting task, particularly for your average carnivore. But most people could probably handle seven days without hot wings or pepperoni pizza. Enter Compassion Over Killing’s Veg Pledge, a nationwide campaign to go meatless that kicks off on April 21. As of now, four…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
Chances are this Passover season you will either A.) host a vegan at your table or B.) be that vegan who ends up at this said Passover or c.) Be a vegan who is throwing your own badass Passover feast for an unsuspecting omnivore crowd because, well, WE ARE SLOWLY…
If you consider yourself a fan of good Mexican food and occasionally give in to a shopping spree are two, now you can indulge in both at the same time. Lucky for you, Deerfield Beach’s El Jefe Luchador is opening its second location in the Town Center at Boca Raton…
Sure, it’s odoriferous, but garlic is one of the best culinary discoveries known to man. It adds layers of flavor to every type of food, almost everywhere in the world, and the bulbous plant is known for a multitude of health benefits: antioxidants, respiratory and circulatory benefits, anti-inflammatory properties, food…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday. Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. It’s not just in Tampa anymore. The Tampa Bay Brewing Company is celebrating 14 months in its Coral Springs location, having opened in February…
We get it…everyone loves fried chicken. It’s golden crispy shell hides moist, slightly salty meat. It’s savory, juicy, and decadent. Plus…fried. But there’s got to be a limit to our eternal love for a bucket of finger lickin’ goodness. Or is there? Do we love fried chicken so much we’d…
Are you ready for 4/20? What about some green tea? Even if you don’t care about any of the myriad celebratory offerings this weekend, you’re going to have to eat something. We perused the highs and lows of the Broward-Palm Beach area and cooked up this tasty menu of awesome…
Looking to get a jumpstart to the Easter weekend? If so, then let the Funky Buddha Lounge in Boca Raton whet your appetite for Easter candy in the way only the Buddha can: with beer and desserts. See also: More Easter Brunches to Check Out in Broward and Palm Beach…
Buffets tend to be the butt of many a foodie joke. Sure, it’s mass-produced food that in many cases is sitting out for hours on end, but there are times when you just need piles and piles of food, all at once. It’s called being stoned. Look, all legal issues…
It’s that time of year again: Get high and drink some beers. There will probably be no getting high at the Riverside Market and Cafe, but there will be lots of beer-drinking this April 20 with a special tapping of a Lagunitas Waldo’s Special Ale. As expected, the keg-tapping will…
It’s important to love what you do for a living — think about how many hours of your waking life you spend working (a lot, most likely). Whether it’s tech, education, journalism, or the restaurant industry, it’s actually a good thing to be considered a geek. When it comes to…
